جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Adelle Blackettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transnational Labor Law
• Emancipatory Approaches
• Domestic Workers' Rights
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adelle Blackett is a Full Professor and Canada Research Chair in Transnational Labor Law at the Faculty of Law, McGill University. She currently serves on public service leave as Senior Advisor to the Director-General of the International Labour Organization in Geneva. Her academic credentials include a BA in History from Queen's University, civil law and common law degrees from McGill, and an LL.M./JSD from Columbia University. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2020) Bora Laskin National Human Rights Fellow Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Fellow Professor Blackett's research focuses on transnational labor law with emancipatory approaches, particularly domestic workers' rights and the intersection between trade and labor standards. She has contributed to international legal discourse through roles as Rapporteur-General for the International Academy of Comparative Law and as an expert for CETA and USMCA trade agreements. Her pedagogical innovations include courses on Slavery and the Law, transnational labor law futures, and labor law development with the African Development Bank. Her scholarly work has appeared in leading journals like American Journal of International Law and International Labour Review . She directs the Labor Law and Development Research Laboratory and has received numerous teaching awards including McGill's Principal's Prize for Teaching Excellence (2020). Professor Blackett has held visiting professorships at Fordham, Cornell, Université catholique de Louvain, and the University of Toronto. 2020 CCIL Scholarly Book Award for Everyday Transgressions 2019 CAPSLE Award for Advancing Legal Pedagogy Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Bob Hepple Lifetime Achievement Award Honorary Doctorates from three universities Professor Blackett has shaped policy as Chair of Canada's Employment Equity Act Review Task Force and through advisory roles at the ILO's Advisory Committee on Trade and Labor. She founded McGill's Black Faculty and Staff Caucus and co-authored the Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism in Canadian higher education. Her work bridges academic research, policy implementation, and social justice advocacy.

Debra Satzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Theory
• Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Debra Satz is the Vernon R. and Lysbeth Warren Anderson Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University, holding the Marta Sutton Weeks Professorship of Ethics in Society and a courtesy professorship in Political Science. She earned her B.A. in Philosophy from City College of New York (1978) and Ph.D. in Philosophy from MIT (1988). Her research focuses on the moral limits of markets, distributive justice, and ethical dimensions of economic systems. Her work critically examines issues like commodification, inequality, and the ethical governance of markets. Notable contributions include analyzing noxious markets, reparations for historical injustices, and the societal role of public service. She has authored influential books such as Why Some Things Should Not Be For Sale (2012), arguing for ethical boundaries in market transactions. Satz’s articles span topics from AI ethics to housing market governance, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to political theory and practical policy implications. As dean, she oversees Stanford’s humanities and sciences initiatives, emphasizing ethical inquiry across disciplines.

• Gait Analysis
• Functional Task Analysis
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sylvie Nadeau is a Full Professor in the School of Rehabilitation at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on locomotor activity assessment, rehabilitation interventions for neurological conditions, and biomechanical analysis of movement. She leads interdisciplinary projects addressing spinal cord injuries, stroke recovery, and mobility challenges in aging populations. Key affiliations include the INTER strategic research group and the REPAR provincial rehabilitation research network. She collaborates with institutions like the Institut de Réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal (IRGLM) and has secured funding from agencies such as FRQNT, MITACS, and the Rick Hansen Institute. Her work integrates technologies like smart stationary bikes and real-time avatars to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Research interests span gait analysis, dynamic balance, and sensorimotor rehabilitation. She has supervised over 30 graduate students, contributing to advancements in post-stroke mobility, incontinence management, and telerehabilitation. Recent projects include developing intelligent exercise systems and evaluating environmental impacts on mobility in museum settings. Directed the 2019 SOFPEL international congress Co-led the TRIVEL intelligent cycle prototype development Pioneered studies on bilateral upper limb coordination post-stroke Her teaching includes courses in physiotherapy and evidence-based practice, shaping future generations of rehabilitation professionals. She prioritizes translating research into clinical practice through innovative interventions and technology integration.

Nicholas Courtmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• History of Citizenship Law
• West German Post-War History
• German-Language Literature (post-1945)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Courtman is the Alfred Landecker Lecturer in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at King's College London, with a postdoctoral fellowship funded by the Alfred Landecker Foundation. He holds a PhD from Jesus College, Cambridge, a Master of Studies from the University of Oxford, and a BA from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on citizenship law and naturalisation practices in post-WWII West Germany, examining legal continuities from National Socialism, racial discrimination in naturalisation, and the treatment of Jewish citizens and Waffen-SS collaborators. He also explores German-language literature post-1945 and migration policy. His work includes analyses of legal archives, policy contributions, and public engagement. Key publications address racial biases in citizenship law, reparative justice, and literary critiques of forced labor. He has advised policy bodies and testified before the German Bundestag on citizenship reforms. Expertise: Post-War German History, Migration Policy, Holocaust Studies Awards: Alfred Landecker Foundation Fellowship He contributes to the Research Centre for German Transnational Relations and Cultures in Motion, addressing contemporary migration and diaspora issues.

David K. Seitzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cultural Geography
• Critical Geography
• Queer Theory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

David K. Seitz is Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSA) at Harvey Mudd College. He is affiliated faculty in the Cultural Studies Department at Claremont Graduate University and core faculty in the American Studies Program at The Claremont Colleges. His research bridges cultural geography, queer theory, critical race theory, and psychoanalysis, with a focus on affect, citizenship, and popular culture. His scholarly work explores the affective dimensions of political life, particularly through ethnographic and textual analysis. Key themes include queer citizenship, migrant justice, gentrification, and the politics of emotion. His two major books— A Different Trek: Radical Geographies of Deep Space Nine and A House of Prayer for All People: Contesting Citizenship in a Queer Church —exemplify his innovative use of cultural texts and ethnographic fieldwork to interrogate power, identity, and belonging. His recent publications span journals such as Environment and Planning D , ACME , Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers , and Antipode . He frequently draws on psychoanalytic theory, especially the work of Melanie Klein, to analyze collective affects like guilt, hope, and disappointment in social movements and urban politics. His work on Paddington Bear and Star Trek reveals how popular culture both reflects and challenges colonial and neoliberal ideologies. He teaches courses in critical and emotional geographies, urban studies, political ecology, and queer theory. In 2023, he joined the editorial collective of ACME: An International Journal for Critical Geographies , underscoring his active role in shaping critical geographic scholarship. Assistant Professor, HSA, Harvey Mudd College Affiliated Faculty, Cultural Studies, Claremont Graduate University Core Faculty, American Studies Program, The Claremont Colleges Seitz has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He advises no named students in the materials. His research is supported through academic affiliation and publication rather than listed grants. He is involved in editorial and academic community work, particularly in critical geography and queer studies. He leads and participates in courses and seminars on topics including political ecologies, the city as a structure of feeling, queer pedagogy, and the geographies of education, reflecting his interdisciplinary and affect-sensitive approach to teaching and scholarship.

• Global History of Slavery
• Atlantic Studies
• Micro-historical Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Michael Max Paul Zeuske is a Senior Research Professor at the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) , University of Bonn, Germany. He holds a Ph.D. and Habilitation in Modern Global History from the University of Leipzig. His academic career includes professorships at the University of Cologne and the University of Havana (as DAAD Fellow). He specializes in the global history of slavery from antiquity to modernity, with particular focus on Atlantic slavery, South-South slave trades, and the intersections of slavery with capitalism, law, and cultural practices. Zeuskе’s research integrates micro-historical analyses of enslaved individuals and elites with macro-historical frameworks. He has authored over 26 books, 196 papers, and edited 23 volumes, including landmark works like Sklaverei. Eine Menschheitsgeschichte and Handbuch Geschichte der Sklaverei . His editorial roles include co-editing COMPARATIV , a leading journal for global history. He is a corresponding member of prestigious academies in Venezuela and Cuba. Zeuskе’s supervision record includes 25 completed and 10 ongoing Ph.D. theses, along with extensive teaching and mentoring. He has led major international projects like the International Research Seminar on the Second Slavery and conducted groundbreaking studies on slavery’s legal frameworks and commodity production. His work bridges archival scholarship with public history, emphasizing marginalized voices in slavery narratives. Key academic contributions span slave trade networks, gender dynamics in enslavement, and the material culture of enslaved communities. His recent work emphasizes slavery’s legacy in modern capitalism and global justice debates. He has received third-party funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and other institutions for large-scale collaborative projects.

• Global Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• Refugee and Migration Narratives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Keyvan Allahyari is a Humboldt Research Fellow at the University of Potsdam and the University of Tübingen, and a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Melbourne (2019) and specializes in global literature, refugee narratives, and postcolonial theory. His research interrogates intersections of migration, literary form, and political economy, with a focus on Anglophone literature from Australia, Africa, and the Global South. Teaching highlights include coordinating 'Global Literature and Postcolonialism' at the University of Melbourne and designing 'Indian Ocean Literatures' at the University of Tübingen. His major publications include Peter Carey: The Making of a Global Novelist (Palgrave, 2023) and Abdulrazak Gurnah and the Oceanic World Literatures (forthcoming, Routledge). Key awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2023), Marie Curie Fellowship (2024), and Melbourne International Research Scholarship (2014–2018). His work appears in Ariel , Journal of Commonwealth Literature , and Journal of Postcolonial Writing . Dr. Allahyari’s research agenda includes transnational literary networks, refugee authorship, and the methodological potential of water studies. He actively contributes to global south studies through editorial work at the University of Tübingen and public-facing writing in Sydney Review of Books and The Conversation .

Derrick R. Spiresمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Black Print Culture
• Citizenship Studies
• African American Intellectual History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Derrick R. Spires serves as Associate Professor of English in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Delaware, specializing in early Black print culture, citizenship studies, and African American intellectual history. His scholarly mission centers on recovering the rich imaginative worlds African-descended people generated through print media and how these imaginings facilitated material change, spanning from tragicomic expressions to mundane daily practices. Spires' research interrogates how Black writers articulated expansive, practice-based theories of citizenship through robust print networks including newspapers, the Colored Conventions movement, and ephemeral publications. His work reveals the centrality of seriality, pseudonymity, and collaborative performance in Black political thought, demonstrating how print culture enabled Black communities to navigate and reshape citizenship frameworks despite systemic exclusion. He examines how early African American literature cultivated aesthetic sensibilities that sustained resistance and community building. Analysis of his 2016-2024 publications reveals consistent thematic threads: the material conditions of Black bibliography, gendered dimensions of political expression, and the performance aspects of print culture. His scholarship increasingly engages with digital humanities methodologies while maintaining deep archival rigor, particularly regarding Dorothy Porter's bibliographic mission and liberation bibliography frameworks. Key publications map connections between early Black social media practices and contemporary digital activism. Spires' accolades include: Modern Language Association Prize for First Book (2020) St. Louis Mercantile Library Prize (2020) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Ford Foundation Fellowship Social Science Research Council Fellowship Mellon/Mays Initiatives Fellowship American Antiquarian Society Fellowship His editorial leadership encompasses the Broadview Anthology of American Literature and the University of Pennsylvania Press series 'Black Print and Organizing in the Long Nineteenth Century.' Research has been supported by major fellowships examining Black print networks, though specific grant details beyond institutional fellowships aren't specified. Spires contributes significantly to recovering marginalized intellectual traditions through meticulous bibliographic work and theoretical innovation in citizenship studies.

Anwar Uhuruمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black existentialism
• Africana philosophy
• Gender and sexuality studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anwar Uhuru is an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Philosophy at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. They are also affiliate faculty in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. Their research explores human value through intersecting lenses of race, gender, sexuality, and ableism. Uhuru holds a Ph.D. from St. John's University, an Ed.M. from Columbia University’s Teacher's College, and B.A./M.A. degrees from Marygrove College. Research interests include Black existentialism, Africana philosophy, and the intersection of disability studies with Crip theory. They analyze performance and aesthetic practices in cultural contexts, such as hip-hop’s role in shaping Black existential narratives. Uhuru’s work bridges philosophy with activism, as seen in their exploration of James Baldwin’s critiques of racialized and gendered bodies. Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, covering topics like Caribbean politics, feminist philosophy, and special topics in Africana studies. Their forthcoming book, *The Insurrectionist Case for Reparations: Race, Value and Ethics* (SUNY Press), argues for ethical frameworks rooted in anti-racist and anti-capitalist praxis.

Nyla R. Branscombeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Intergroup Relations
• Prejudice and Discrimination
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nyla R. Branscombe is a University Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas, specializing in social psychology with a focus on intergroup relations, prejudice, discrimination, gender, and psychological well-being. She holds appointments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and has been recognized for her mentoring and contributions to gender equality. Her research explores how group identity impacts responses to discrimination, collective guilt, and social change. Notable areas include the psychology of victimization, group-based emotions, and strategies for fostering inclusion. Branscombe has authored influential textbooks such as Social Psychology and contributed to seminal works on group processes and social identity. Awards: Senior Fellow (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, 2007–2018), Byron A. Alexander Mentorship Award (2015), Kansas Women’s Hall of Fame (2004). Grants and Funding: Extensive funding from institutions like the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and the National Science Foundation (implied via research output). Advising: Advised numerous graduate students in social psychology, focusing on intergroup relations and identity dynamics (specific names not listed). Branscombe’s work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, addressing real-world issues such as workplace equity, intergroup reconciliation, and retirement identity transitions. Her research often highlights the role of social identity in shaping responses to historical and contemporary injustices.

John C Torpeyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social and Critical Theory
• Comparative Historical Sociology
• Sociology of Religion
• +۱ مورد دیگر

John C Torpey is a Presidential Professor of Sociology and History at the Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), and serves as the Director of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and has held significant roles such as President of the Eastern Sociological Society (2016-2017). His research focuses on Social and Critical Theory, Comparative Historical Sociology, Sociology of Religion, and Political Sociology. Education: PhD in Sociology from UC Berkeley (1992), MA in Sociology from UC Berkeley (1987), BA in Political Science from Amherst College (1981). Research Interests: Dr. Torpey's work bridges sociology, history, and political theory. His studies on state practices, citizenship, and historical injustices have been pivotal. He has explored topics such as the legal integration of Islam in transatlantic contexts, transformations in warfare, and the post-secular dynamics in contemporary societies. Key Publications: His notable works include The Invention of the Passport (2000, 2nd ed. 2018), which examines state surveillance and citizenship, and Legal Integration of Islam (2013), analyzing religious integration challenges. More recent contributions include The Three Axial Ages (2017), rethinking societal development frameworks. Awards and Recognition: He received the Award for Excellence in International Exchange from the DAAD Alumni Association-USA (2023) and served as President of the Eastern Sociological Society. Leadership and Initiatives: As director of the Ralph Bunche Institute, he oversees interdisciplinary research on global issues. His academic exchanges with Germany have been recognized, and he has organized workshops addressing polarization and compromise in democratic societies.

Jennifer Matsunagaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Anti-colonial Reflexivity
• Settler Colonialism
• Decolonization Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Matsunaga is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work. Her research focuses on settler colonialism, decolonization theory, and anti-colonial praxis in professional contexts. Her work interrogates historical and contemporary power structures impacting Indigenous peoples in Canada, particularly through the lens of truth-telling and reparative justice. Key research interests include: Settler colonialism critique Truth and reconciliation processes Transitional justice mechanisms Anti-colonial reflexivity in social work Her publications analyze governmental approaches to reparations, intergenerational narratives, and the incommensurability between transitional justice frameworks and decolonization objectives. Recent work explores the role of settler identities in reconciliation processes.

Andrew Martin Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poverty
• Inequality
• Social Protection
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Andrew Martin Fischer is Full Professor of Inequality, Social Protection and Development at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Hague. He is a leading scholar in international development, with extensive research on poverty, inequality, and social policy, particularly in China and the Global South. PhD in Development Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science (2007) MA in Economics (Development Economics), McGill University (1994) Fischer’s research spans over 30 years and focuses on the political economy of development, ethnic marginalization in Western China, and the role of redistribution. He has authored key works such as Poverty as Ideology and The Disempowered Development of Tibet in China , and led the European Research Council-funded project Aiding Social Protection (2015–2021). His recent publications explore debt crises in developing countries, global reparations, and the changing demography of Tibet. These works reflect a consistent engagement with themes of justice, marginalization, and structural inequality in global development. International Studies in Poverty Prize (2018) European Research Council (ERC) grant (2014) Fischer has supervised numerous students and early-career researchers and has been actively involved in academic service, including serving as Chair and co-editor of Development and Change and founding editor of the Oxford University Press book series Critical Frontiers of International Development Studies . He has also held external roles such as Scientific Director of CERES Dutch Research School for International Development (2019–2023). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and social justice. He is affiliated with research networks focusing on agrarian transformation, social policy, and the Global South, and has participated in numerous academic workshops and editorial boards, reinforcing his role as a central figure in critical development studies.

Giancarlo Cornejoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Queer Studies
• Gender Studies
• LGBTQ+ Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giancarlo Cornejo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gender Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Rhetoric with a Designated Emphasis in Women, Gender and Sexuality from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. in Sociology from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Prior to joining UCLA in 2023, he served as Assistant Professor in the Division of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Southern California (USC). B.A., Sociology, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2008 Ph.D., Rhetoric, University of California, Berkeley, 2018 His research focuses on decolonial queer theory, transgender imaginaries in the Andes, affective resistance strategies, and critiques of authoritarian systems. Publications span journals like Camera Obscura , GLQ , and Revista de Estudios Sociales , examining intersections of queer identities, political violence, and cultural memory in Latin America. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with: Queer and trans political movements Memory studies and affective resistance Intersectional critiques of authoritarianism Decolonial feminist frameworks Non-Western epistemologies Visual and media culture analysis

Nelson Arturo Ovalle Diazمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Legal theory
• Legal anthropology
• Legal sociology
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Nelson Arturo Ovalle Diaz is a Part-time Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law, specializing in Civil Law. With over 30 years of experience in human rights advocacy and legal practice, Professor Ovalle Diaz brings extensive real-world expertise to his academic role. A survivor of Colombia's internal armed conflict and former ombudsman, he has dedicated his career to the promotion, protection, and defense of social justice and human rights. Professor Ovalle Diaz's educational background includes: Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), University of Ottawa (2015) Master of International Law (LL.M.), University of Ottawa (2005) Master of Health Services Management (MGSS), Saint Thomas University, Colombia (2000) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Free University, Bogotá, Colombia (1996) Professor Ovalle Diaz's research spans multiple interconnected fields within legal studies and social justice. His work focuses on legal theory, legal anthropology and sociology, and comparative law, with particular emphasis on international law, constitutional law, and transitional justice. He has extensive expertise in human rights, labor law, and social economy, with growing interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal frameworks. His research also addresses public policies, particularly criminal policy, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, reflecting his commitment to practical solutions for complex social issues. Professor Ovalle Diaz's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on transitional justice, particularly in the Colombian context following the peace agreement. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical applications in post-conflict societies. He has made significant contributions to understanding legal pluralism, both nationally and transnationally, and has explored innovative approaches to labor relations and human rights protection. His recent work shows increasing engagement with the implications of artificial intelligence for legal systems and professional practice. Professor Ovalle Diaz has been actively involved in mentoring and professional development. In 2023, he founded a transnational consulting company (https://ect.consulting/) to create job opportunities for qualified graduates, particularly focusing on transferring expertise in artificial intelligence to new generations of professionals. This initiative demonstrates his commitment to bridging academic knowledge with practical career opportunities. Professor Ovalle Diaz has established connections between multidisciplinary expert teams and public, private, and mixed entities across the Americas through his online platform. This virtual network aims to eliminate geographical barriers, offer new consulting opportunities, and enhance client productivity, reflecting his innovative approach to legal and professional services in the digital age.